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Allium atropurpureum
Allium atropurpureum
Heirloom variety makes a dramatic statement with 3" showy umbels of deep reddish-purple florets atop 34-36" sturdy stems. When planted with daffodils and tulips, Allium atropurpureum draws the eye away from fading bulb foliage. It also attracts butterflies and other pollinators when it blooms from May to June. For the best effect, plant allium bulbs in groups. Like other allium, Allium atropurpureum makes an excellent cut flower. It's easy to grow in well-drained soil, will tolerate poor garden soil and naturalizes well. Deer tend to avoid.
- Hardiness Zones 3-8
- Mature Height 34 - 36 inches
- Bloom Time Late spring to early summer (May-June)
- Light Requirements Full Sun
- Ship As8-10 CM Bulb
- Deer Resistant
- Cut Flower
- Attracts Pollinators
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Botanical Name: Allium atropurpureum
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Product Details
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Restricted States US:
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Botanical Name:
Allium atropurpureum -
Ship As:
Bulb -
Size:
8-10 CM -
Suggested Uses:
Borders, Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Dried Flowers, Perennializing, Showy Flowers, Deer Resistant, Attract Pollinator
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Flower Color:
Red, Purple -
Flower Form:
3" umbels. -
Foliage Type:
Gray-green, linear or broadly ovate. -
Mature Spread:
5 - 6 inches -
Spacing:
6 inches
Growing Tips
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Planting Instructions:
Alliums 6" deep and 5-6" apart. -
Soil Moisture:
Well drained -
Will Tolerate:
Acidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil -
Pruning Instructions:
None, let foliage die back naturally to store up energy to produce next year's blooms.
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Winter Care:
In colder areas mulch is advisable Planting Depth:
Alliums 6" deepWatering Requirements:
Average water needs. Water regularly, do not overwaterFertilization Requirements:
Once per year in springSpecial Care:
Not needed
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K. van Bourgondien times its shipments from Holland so that bulbs and bareroots arrive at the proper planting time (depending on climatic conditions) for each area of North America.
We take advanced orders, and as the crops are harvested, our staff of K. van Bourgondien experts makes an on-the-spot selection of the finest bulbs available to fill those reservations.
We will pack and ship your order based on the following schedules. The type of product you order or the weather may affect the anticipated shipping schedule.
Please note that we cannot ship outside of the 48
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Fall 2025 Shipping Schedule
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Dormant Bulbs and Perennials Zones Shipping Dates Last Order Date 3A - 6B 9/1/25 - 12/5/25 12/1/2025 7A - 11B 9/22/25 - 12/5/25 12/1/2025
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Reviewed by 9 customers
Strength and Beauty
Verified Buyer
These grew well with about 75% of the bulbs sprouting. Nice sturdy stems held up to the winds without trouble. Beautiful flower that is sure to stand out in any setting.
Lovely
Verified Buyer
These look just like the photo. Stunning along with white aliums.
Pretty, shorter bloom time than other alliums
Pretty - small flower heads with a purple color that trended a little more toward maroon than the picture showed. They bloomed for about 2 weeks, shorter than other alliums I'd planted, though admittedly I put them in a location where they do get part shade in the afternoon, which may have harmed their performance.
Got lost in my garden
Verified Buyer
Very Nice
Not disappointed
Have had them for two growing seasons as a flashy exotic among more subdued exotics. My expectations have ben met and I am delighted in the results.
Slightly disappointed
Verified Buyer
I'm not sure if the picture in the catalog was a close up or the flowers failed to thrive. I followed directions on spacing and bulb depth. Included compost. But few bulbs came up.
DISAPPOINTMENT
Verified Buyer
PLANTED AT PROPER DEPTH IN CORRECT CONDITIONS. NOTHING CAME UP
Merchant Response
Thank you for your review! We were sorry to hear of your disappointment with the Allium Atropurpureum not growing. We're gardeners, too, and we can relate to the disappointment felt when a plant does not grow as expected. We will be reaching out to you with a positive resolution for you.
Great pop of color
I planted these in the late fall of 2020; some in pots, some in the ground. The ones in the ground were beautiful! Not much luck with the potted ones - I'm learning about Alliums. These really do need full sun, for their best performance. The only thing that was disappointing was the 'eye' color in the center of each little flower. The picture shows a dark blue, mine were green. Not a big enough deal to keep me from recommending it. A great choice!
Reliable Grower
I've had this allium since 2017 (planted in Fall 2017) and it has bloomed in the late-spring ever since then. Very reliable grower every year. Small flower head, but pretty.
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Do the alium bulbs reproduce? I am wondering how many bulbs are needed. thanks
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- Verified Reply - AngelaAllium atropurpureum bulbs will multiply over the years under good growing conditions. Was this answer helpful to you
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